Archive for September, 2010

YSU Football Profiles: Ely Ducatel

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Health,  it affects all of us at some point in our lives.  Ely Ducatel has been a member of the Youngstown State University Football Team for awhile, but in 2010 something is very different -- he's healthy.  Ducatel has not enjoyed the countless hours of pain and rehabilitation to get ...

Wolford Turning Heads And Opening Eyes, YSU Beats SIU, 31-28

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

After being picked to finish seventh in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, Youngstown State University had to have September 25 circled on their calendars for a long time.  Not only would that date signify the beginning of conference play, but it would also mark a game with Southern Illinois, defending ...

Youngstown State vs Southern Illinois Game Preview

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Youngstown State University (2-1) welcomes Southern Illinois (1-2) to town for the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams.  Southern Illinois has enjoyed recent success against YSU winning the last three meetings.  Things have changed at both schools in the past year.  Eric Wolford has taken over ...

YSU Football Profiles: Andre Elliott

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Andre Elliott is not your average Penguin.  He has responsibilities and pressures that many student athletes do ot have to deal with as a parent.  "At the end of the day I don't have time for TV and video games, I would rather go and spend time with my kids. ...

YSU Football Profiles: Adaris Bellamy

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Adaris Bellamy has emerged in Youngstown.  Anyone who watched Youngstown State's 31-7 victory over Butler caught a glimpse of a bright future for the running game.  Bellamy, a freshman, was a part of that excitement and showed a small portion of his capabilities on a 25-yard touchdown scamper that put ...

Wolford Gets Win #1 As YSU Defeats Butler, 31-7

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Youngstown State University opened the home portion of their 2010 football schedule Saturday.  The opponent for the home opener was the Butler Bulldogs, defending co-champs of the Pioneer Football Conference. Youngstown State rode a very consistent offensive effort to rack up 286 rushing yards on their way to a 31-7 ...

YSU Football Profiles: Stephen Blose

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Take a "Straight A" student who plays college football but doesn't care much about the pros and you can only come out with one thing... a kicker.  Stephen Blose has already graduated with a 4.o GPA.  Blose is on The Watch List for the Fred Mitchell Award. The Mitchell Award ...

YSU vs Butler Preview

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Youngstown State University is opening their home schedule for the 2010 season this Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium.  The opponent of the Penguins will be the Butler Bulldogs, 2009 Pioneer League Champions.  Youngstown State is coming off of a 44-14 loss at Penn State but gained national respectability in the loss ...